NORTH AMERICA (6)
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jtreenland, Denmark's only colonial posses-
ion, was discovered by the Norwegian, Eric the
Led, in loth century. Since that time has attracted
Imost all the great Arctic explorers, Area, 736,000
juare miles, of which, however, only 31,000 square
liles are ice-free. Population, 16,600, greater part
f which inhabits south-eastern coast. Greenland
•ade is Danish State monopoly, blubber, seal-oil,
ad sealskins being principal exports.
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